Kansas City, KS Road Trips

Drivers starting from Kansas City, KS have 37 mapped routes to choose from, making it a regional road trip hub in the Great Plains. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 21-mile quick runs to 422-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Kansas City, KS head west, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Kansas City, KS

Trip Routes

92

Longest Drive

441.1 mi

Saint Francis, KS

Quickest Drive

18m

Shawnee, KS

Plan Around Kansas City, KS

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Kansas City, KS is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Saint Francis, KS to Kansas City, KS 441.1 mi · 7h 52m Atwood, KS to Kansas City, KS 399.8 mi · 5h 57m Satanta, KS to Kansas City, KS 393.9 mi · 7h 25m Plains, KS to Kansas City, KS 382.9 mi · 7h 4m

Continue From Kansas City, KS

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Kansas City, KS to Hugoton, KS 421.6 mi · 7h 58m Kansas City, KS to Colby, KS 371.4 mi · 6h 20m Kansas City, KS to Dodge City, KS 333.9 mi · 6h 11m Kansas City, KS to Fort Dodge, KS 332.5 mi · 6h 11m

Trips from Kansas City, KS

Kansas City, KS to Hugoton, KS

421.6 mi 7h 58m

Kansas City, KS to Colby, KS

371.4 mi 6h 20m

Kansas City, KS to Dodge City, KS

333.9 mi 6h 11m

Kansas City, KS to Fort Dodge, KS

332.5 mi 6h 11m

Kansas City, KS to Stockton, KS

302.1 mi 5h 19m

Kansas City, KS to Osborne, KS

256.9 mi 4h 49m

Kansas City, KS to Cheney, KS

223.1 mi 3h 57m

Kansas City, KS to Maize, KS

203.1 mi 3h 33m

Kansas City, KS to Belleville, KS

201.9 mi 4h 3m

Kansas City, KS to Wichita, KS

196.6 mi 3h 25m

Kansas City, KS to Park City, KS

193 mi 3h 23m

Kansas City, KS to Bellaire, KS

192.2 mi 3h 22m

Kansas City, KS to Newton, KS

185 mi 3h 26m

Kansas City, KS to Andover, KS

184.6 mi 3h 12m

Kansas City, KS to Benton, KS

181.8 mi 3h 9m

Kansas City, KS to Gypsum, KS

178.7 mi 3h 16m

Kansas City, KS to Salina, KS

173.2 mi 3h 3m

Kansas City, KS to Peabody, KS

167.7 mi 3h 3m

Driving from Kansas City, KS

Expect an average of 167 miles and about 3h 6m behind the wheel when leaving Kansas City, KS. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 422 miles (7h 58m), while the shortest is just 21 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Kansas City, KS include Hugoton, KS (421.6 mi, 7h 58m), Colby, KS (371.4 mi, 6h 20m), Dodge City, KS (333.9 mi, 6h 11m), Fort Dodge, KS (332.5 mi, 6h 11m), and Stockton, KS (302.1 mi, 5h 19m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in KS currently averages around $3.77 per gallon. For the typical 167-mile trip from Kansas City, KS, budget about $25 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring. Most routes head west — leaving in the morning keeps the sun behind you for a more comfortable drive.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 37 mapped routes leaving Kansas City, KS and 57 routes heading into Kansas City, KS, covering 94 total connections. Distances range from 21 to 422 miles.

The longest mapped route from Kansas City, KS covers 422 miles and takes approximately 7h 58m. Shorter options start at just 21 miles.

The average route from Kansas City, KS runs about 167 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 6m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $3.77/gallon for regular), the average 167-mile trip from Kansas City, KS costs roughly $25 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Kansas City, KS include Hugoton, KS, Colby, KS, Dodge City, KS and Fort Dodge, KS. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.